Conceptualization of Corporate Security Responsibility (CSecR) as Perceived by Security Experts

The main objective of this study is to define the concept of corporate security responsibility (CSecR) and its main dimensions, primarily from a corporate perspective. The framework for CSecR has been established by taking into account traditional corporates social responsibility (CSR) dimensions and by drawing on the opinions of corporate experts in the field of security policy. Following a review of the relevant theoretical background, the study is based on qualitative research using in-depth interviews with experts, while the data is processed using the grounded theory concept. Based on the experts' opinions, three dimensions of corporate security responsibility have emerged, which, together with the results of further industry-specific researches, can form a good basis for a precise and consistent definition of the concept.